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October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man and woman bailed as Oldbury and Halesowen rape investigations continue

Man and woman bailed as Oldbury and Halesowen rape investigations continue

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police granted more time to question two suspects in connection with Black Country rapes

Police granted more time to question two suspects in connection with Black Country rapes

Supporting image for story: 'It's a shame it's taken so long' - Sikh Federation UK 'welcomes' arrests of two people connected to Oldbury and Halesowen rapes

'It's a shame it's taken so long' - Sikh Federation UK 'welcomes' arrests of two people connected to Oldbury and Halesowen rapes

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police issue update on Black Country rape investigations

Police issue update on Black Country rape investigations

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man and woman, 49 and 65, arrested in connection with rape in Halesowen and racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in Oldbury

Man and woman, 49 and 65, arrested in connection with rape in Halesowen and racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Plea to demolish crime-plagued pub in Oldbury as 34 new homes planned

Plea to demolish crime-plagued pub in Oldbury as 34 new homes planned

Supporting image for story: Four people deny helping teenage murderer of 13-year-old Jahziah Coke evade police manhunt

Four people deny helping teenage murderer of 13-year-old Jahziah Coke evade police manhunt

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I’m still living my dream,' says Oldbury hair and beauty salon boss as she celebrates 10 years in business

'I’m still living my dream,' says Oldbury hair and beauty salon boss as she celebrates 10 years in business

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: M5 delays near West Bromwich after car flips onto roof at Oldbury junction

M5 delays near West Bromwich after car flips onto roof at Oldbury junction

Supporting image for story: Eyesore Oldbury pub should be demolished for new shop and flats, report recommends

Eyesore Oldbury pub should be demolished for new shop and flats, report recommends

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage frontman far from 'Lost' with his band as he prepares for two big Birmingham gigs

Teenage frontman far from 'Lost' with his band as he prepares for two big Birmingham gigs

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury Salvation Army launches new podcast - This Is Salvation

Oldbury Salvation Army launches new podcast - This Is Salvation

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted to demolish Oldbury pub to make way for 34 new homes

Plans submitted to demolish Oldbury pub to make way for 34 new homes

Supporting image for story: 'Always in our hearts' - Kind hearted and intrepid group take on Dublin challenge in memory of Black Country teenagers

'Always in our hearts' - Kind hearted and intrepid group take on Dublin challenge in memory of Black Country teenagers

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury teenager died as a result of road traffic collision in Halesowen - Inquest rules after evidence heard of police pursuit

Oldbury teenager died as a result of road traffic collision in Halesowen - Inquest rules after evidence heard of police pursuit

Supporting image for story: 'We need to rebuild our lives': Family of Oldbury rape victim issue heart-breaking statement one month on from attack

'We need to rebuild our lives': Family of Oldbury rape victim issue heart-breaking statement one month on from attack

Supporting image for story: Oldbury man to stand trial in May 2028 after pleading not guilty to slew of charges concerning the same woman including strangulation

Oldbury man to stand trial in May 2028 after pleading not guilty to slew of charges concerning the same woman including strangulation

Supporting image for story: 11 spectacular West Midlands fireworks displays for all ages to enjoy, including Wolverhampton West Park

11 spectacular West Midlands fireworks displays for all ages to enjoy, including Wolverhampton West Park

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jury out to consider verdict on inquest into death of Oldbury teenager killed in crash during police pursuit

Jury out to consider verdict on inquest into death of Oldbury teenager killed in crash during police pursuit

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country haulier celebrates 45th anniversary milestone

Black Country haulier celebrates 45th anniversary milestone

Supporting image for story: 'All factors taken into consideration' - Officer who started pursuit of car which crashed, killing Benjamin Hopton

'All factors taken into consideration' - Officer who started pursuit of car which crashed, killing Benjamin Hopton

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven ancient West Midlands towns and cities named in the Domesday Book and still thriving today

Seven ancient West Midlands towns and cities named in the Domesday Book and still thriving today

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family of Oldbury rape victim condemn ‘horrific’ attack

Family of Oldbury rape victim condemn ‘horrific’ attack

Supporting image for story: There were 'failings' and 'shortcomings' before death of 76-year-old at Midlands Metropolitan Hospital, inquest finds

There were 'failings' and 'shortcomings' before death of 76-year-old at Midlands Metropolitan Hospital, inquest finds

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police hunt for man who stole £8,000 worth of jewellery at knifepoint from couple in Oldbury

Police hunt for man who stole £8,000 worth of jewellery at knifepoint from couple in Oldbury

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is absolutely vital that money starts to filter down the chain' - Industry leader speaks out on JLR crisis funding

'It is absolutely vital that money starts to filter down the chain' - Industry leader speaks out on JLR crisis funding

Supporting image for story: Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car in Oldbury

Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car in Oldbury

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our customers love their range of models and innovative products,' Arnold Clark manager says as new BYD dealerships open in Midlands

'Our customers love their range of models and innovative products,' Arnold Clark manager says as new BYD dealerships open in Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'The West Midlands makes what the world wants,' Shadow Trade Minister sets out optimistic vision for UK at Black Country business lunch

'The West Midlands makes what the world wants,' Shadow Trade Minister sets out optimistic vision for UK at Black Country business lunch

Supporting image for story: 'Together we can continue to honour Lee’s memory' - Tributes pour in for 27-year-old motorcyclist who died in tragic accident in Tividale

'Together we can continue to honour Lee’s memory' - Tributes pour in for 27-year-old motorcyclist who died in tragic accident in Tividale

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich woman covered police officers in spit whilst begging public for help during botched escape from police car

West Bromwich woman covered police officers in spit whilst begging public for help during botched escape from police car

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Bring a couple of quid to support the defib' - West Brom fans fundraising in memory of Mark Townsend before Leicester fixture

'Bring a couple of quid to support the defib' - West Brom fans fundraising in memory of Mark Townsend before Leicester fixture

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our officers have been working flat out' - Police say as they continue to offer £20,000 reward for info to solve Oldbury rape investigation

'Our officers have been working flat out' - Police say as they continue to offer £20,000 reward for info to solve Oldbury rape investigation

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Fly high up there Lee': Tributes at Tividale fatal crash scene as 27-year-old man named locally as Lee

'Fly high up there Lee': Tributes at Tividale fatal crash scene as 27-year-old man named locally as Lee

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man dies after motorcycle crashes into central reservation in Tividale

Man dies after motorcycle crashes into central reservation in Tividale

Supporting image for story: Spacious Oldbury detached four-bed home with garage, garden, and modern touch for £410,000

Spacious Oldbury detached four-bed home with garage, garden, and modern touch for £410,000

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crimestoppers offers £20,000 reward for information that helps catch perpetrator of racially-aggravated rape in Oldbury

Crimestoppers offers £20,000 reward for information that helps catch perpetrator of racially-aggravated rape in Oldbury

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury racially-aggravated rape: Sikh community offers £10,000 reward for information on culprit

Oldbury racially-aggravated rape: Sikh community offers £10,000 reward for information on culprit

Supporting image for story: Oldbury racially-aggravated rape: Police appeal for commuters who were in the area before attack to come forward

Oldbury racially-aggravated rape: Police appeal for commuters who were in the area before attack to come forward

Supporting image for story: Oldbury rape: Police doing ‘everything possible’ to bring attackers to justice

Oldbury rape: Police doing ‘everything possible’ to bring attackers to justice

Supporting image for story: 31 drivers in Oldbury facing safety penalties including lorry with unsecure load

31 drivers in Oldbury facing safety penalties including lorry with unsecure load

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Olbury rape suspect bailed as investigation continues - latest police update

Olbury rape suspect bailed as investigation continues - latest police update

Supporting image for story: Oldbury vigil held after 'racially motivated' rape as safety petition is launched

Oldbury vigil held after 'racially motivated' rape as safety petition is launched

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chilling CCTV shows hooded car thief blasting West Midlands house with shotgun

Chilling CCTV shows hooded car thief blasting West Midlands house with shotgun

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Home Secretary urges anyone with information about alleged racially motivated rape in the West Midlands to speak to police as she condemns crimes 'in strongest possible terms'

Home Secretary urges anyone with information about alleged racially motivated rape in the West Midlands to speak to police as she condemns crimes 'in strongest possible terms'

Supporting image for story: 'It’s miraculous no one was injured' - Pair facing jail after shotgun fired in Oldbury

'It’s miraculous no one was injured' - Pair facing jail after shotgun fired in Oldbury

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man in 30s arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated rape in Oldbury

Man in 30s arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated rape in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: 'I would never wish this on anyone' - Sikh woman who was raped in racially motivated attack in Oldbury 'deeply affected'

'I would never wish this on anyone' - Sikh woman who was raped in racially motivated attack in Oldbury 'deeply affected'

Supporting image for story: Sikh community gathers in Smethwick in solidarity with woman who was raped in racially-motivated attack

Sikh community gathers in Smethwick in solidarity with woman who was raped in racially-motivated attack

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